Classic Cars on the Pier: 28th July 2024

In response to such a popular yearly event at Donaghadee, the Morris Minor Owners Club NI, agreed to take on the running of the Classic cars on the pier as part of the Donaghadee annual festival.

Due to previous hiccups and the event always being oversubscribed this was a pre-book only with parking directly on the pier. It turned out to be a very well supported event with over 50 cars present on the only warm and dry day of the week.

The Mayor Jennifer Gilmore welcomed us all to Donaghadee and even Rachael Tucker the actress from Hope Street sat in the cars. It was a wonderful showcase event for Donaghadee and caused great excitement with the American tourists from a cruise ship.

We raised approximately £260 pounds for RNLI and the Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat restoration fund which will be presented later. The Sir Samuel Kelly opened for the evening and tours were appreciated by those who went.

Pier36 also supported the event by offering a special meal option for participants. Hopefully all goes well for next year as this was a great evening of friendship, chat and craic from all. 

Susan Shepherd, Chairman MMOCNI